I am thinking about buying something like a lot at Palm Beach club for my retirement - say 15K for a lot. It is still at least 10 years away and think it might be a good investment. I cant afford to put up a 100K. Anyone own land at the palm beach club or someplace like that? Any thoughts on the cheap land up north?

the problem is that all these retirement magazines advertise you can live in Belize for 1,000 US per month and find a cheap house for 60,000.. US they are NOT talking about the islandsthat is no longer the case. Mary

he says clearly cuz he plans to live there. but he is not doing his research on cost of living and employment opportunities for expats.

unfortunately, no crystal ball here. if u got a dream and can afford to take a chance - and possibly lose everything - go for it. otherwise, you gotta go down there, see it, talk to professionals and do your homework. no one here is gonna do it for you. if they did, lots of us in line in front of you!!! best of luck!

Maybe I am looking at a different kind of property than you are but I have not seen anything for 15K. I was there earlier this month looking at property and will be back in a week to look again. I have a realtor helping me and I just don't think there is anything listed around that price (I am looking at lots only with no structures). I think Mary is right you do need to spend some time there looking, talking with locals and research before you decide on a place or even a budget.

I have sen some lots in that range but they are up by the mexican order. I am thinking that maybe in 10 or 20 years the northern tip may be more populated and make sense to build there then?? It is a dream and I will be down there in a couple of weeks to start scoping it out. I figure there is no hurry in this market. the worlds has lost a lot of wealth and I figure thee will be some deals coming. this mess is not over!!!